McWhirr’s Matchbook
Tiny Tuesday is hot, hot, hot!
Here is an intact match book from McWhirr’s Department Store! This little book, dating to the 1960s-1970s, features a colorized photo of the building as well as all the contact information one would need.
R.A. McWhirr’s Company & Department Store opened in 1877 in Fall River, boasting various goods such as clothing, furniture, and their famous candy counter! A highlight for many were the pneumatic tubes which crisscrossed throughout the building, carrying receipts and money to patrons. Though McWhirr’s closed its doors in the late 1970s, many still have fond memories of the “leading department store”!
The Fall River Historical Society has a substantial collection of McWhirr’s material, and we are currently in the process of documenting the history for eventual exhibits and publications.